Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks Funding Debate in Congress
-
House Democrats plan to pressure Republicans to approve funding to rebuild the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Rep. Kweisi Mfume says GOP opposition is "counterproductive".
-
Rep. Glenn Ivey says House Republicans who oppose funding may "rue the day" if a disaster happens in their state and they need federal assistance.
-
Some House Republicans blame "diversity, equity and inclusion" priorities as a reason for the bridge collapse, and use that to justify not funding repairs.
-
Rep. Kweisi Mfume calls the GOP remarks "ludicrous" and says Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott are "doing a great job".
-
President Biden will visit Baltimore Friday to meet with officials about next steps in rebuilding the bridge.